S.W.I.N.E.

Swine is a unique game for being probably the first slow paced tactical real time strategy. Released by StormRegion in 2001, it was made freeware after only four year. This is despite receiving fine reviews and continuing support for the game.

The game in itself is rather simple and childish as you play either the Rabbits or the Pigs (French or Germans) in a World War 2 scenario. However, it stands out because of its focus on tactics which has a significant impact on combat. Many of these ideals were included in future StormRegion games, such as Codename: Panzers.
Another striking feature is the graphics which seemed very next generation at the time. Even today it looks like a well-made budget title and simple gorgeous at high resolutions such as 1600x1200.

As this game is freeware with no sign of a sequel, it seems like a perfect time to request the source to be released. If this were to happen, the game and engine could be ported to other devices and updated to support current operating system technology and libs. It could also allow the graphics to be improved. The time seems ideal indeed.

I have recently fired off an email to StormRegion and will soon report on the results.